What to expect when you serve as a beta reader

Publishing expert Jane Friedman hosts a running column called Ask the Editor, and recently, a question came in that actually seemed more relevant to readers versus authors.

The question: "What are specific guidelines for beta readers?" posed by someone who volunteered as a beta reader for an author.

Lisa Cooper Ellison — an editor, speaker, and coach — goes over what beta readers can expect and should do, depending on what type of role they want to take on.

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